Using the Add Host Connection command

Use this method to create a connection definition when you know the required connection information, such as host and port.

To add a connection

1. On the Main tab of the Navigation window, right-click the Connections folder and click Add Host Connection.

   The Define Connection dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Host box, enter the name of the host.
3. In the Port box, enter the UIM port number.

   The value in the Display Name field is generated automatically from the host name and the port number.

4. (optional) In the Description box, enter a descriptive name for the connection.

5. In the Login Information area, select whether to connect by using console credentials or with credentials that you specify.

   Note

   Console credentials are the user name and password that you used to log on to the console. If you select Connect using these credentials, you must enter a user name and password. If necessary, you can also enter the account and group to which the user name belongs.

6. (optional) To connect automatically whenever the console starts, select Autoconnect at console start.
7. Click OK.

   The new host connection is displayed in the Connections folder on the Main tab of the Navigation window.

To connect to a host

1. On the Main tab in the Navigation window, right-click the host connection and click Connect.

   The Connect dialog box displays the connection information for the selected host.

2. In the Login Information area, select whether to connect by using console credentials or with credentials that you specify.

   Note

   Console credentials are the user name and password that you used to log on to the console. If you select Connect using these credentials, you must enter a user name and password. If necessary, you can also enter the account and group to which the user name belongs.

3. (optional) To connect automatically whenever the console starts, select Autoconnect at console start.
4. Click OK.